In January 2024, the world once again turned its eyes to Oscar Pistorius, the South African runner who was released on parole. This event prompted many to reevaluate the social factors that contributed to the tragic murder of Reeva Steenkamp. By applying theories like Connell's gender order theory a
Lately, there's been a lot of talk about what it means to be a man in America. Some people think we've lost our way. The return of Donald Trump to the presidency might help change that, according to a group of 12 men we spoke to. They voted for Trump because they think he's a real "man's man" who un
A legal expert, Eric Foster, recently questioned the decision to let President-elect Donald Trump escape punishment after his conviction on 34 counts of business fraud. Foster argued that the immunity doctrine Judge Juan Merchan used shouldn't have prevented Trump from facing penalties. This doctrin
Get ready for a high-energy showdown! Lakeland High School and Sandpoint High School are gearing up for the annual Battle for the Paddle. This isn't your typical competition; it's a mix of spirit, sports, and community service. The event kicks off on Friday at Sandpoint High, with basketball and wre
A group of health experts has decided to split obesity into two categories: clinical and pre-clinical. This move aims to address the ongoing debate about whether obesity is always a disease. Obesity can lead to serious health issues like diabetes and heart disease, but not everyone with obesity has
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) has been honored by the U. S. Department of Education for its outstanding work in enrolling and supporting underserved students. President Jennifer Cowley received this prestigious award in Washington, DC. UTA is one of just six institutions recognized nati
Have you ever thought about how exercise could help improve your memory? Scientists have been exploring a gentle form of exercise called "Yoga-like" to see if it can slow down the effects of Alzheimer's disease. You might know that running or other aerobic exercises can help with brain health, but t
Months of our lives are filled with steady brain activities. Call these Sustained Cognitive Activities (SCAs). They can tire us out mentally and affect how we move physically. A recent study found that long SCAs can make older people’s walking worse when they also think about something else, but is
Lately, there's been a big deal struck between Israel and Hamas that aims to put a temporary stop to the fighting in Gaza. The plan is that Hamas and its allies will let go of 33 people they took from Israel in October last year, in exchange for Israel setting free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
In a heartfelt goodbye letter before leaving office, President Joe Biden reminded Americans that the "soul of America" is still in play. He wrote about how the idea of America is powerful and worth fighting for, even though the country hasn't always lived up to its ideals. Biden believes Americans w
